Does it hurt?
A warm sensation and some discomfort are felt during treatment. However, a skin cooling device can be used to make treatment as comfortable as possible.
Our Lynton LUMINA®️ machine uses laser light, releasing a short pulse of light to destroy fungus in the nail. Light is absorbed by the water in the skin underneath and around the nail, creating heat. This heat helps to destroy the dermatophytes and eliminate the infection. The entire nail bed and nail matrix is treated this way.
It can be slightly uncomfortable, with a warm sensation during treatment but very tolerable.
A warm sensation and some discomfort are felt during treatment. However, a skin cooling device can be used to make treatment as comfortable as possible.
The number of treatments required varies, although typically 3-6 treatments are needed for optimum results. These results become apparent as the nail grows out, although due to the slow rate of toenail growth, it may take several months for the results to be seen.
Most people are suitable for treatment, although we always recommend a consultation to ascertain if the treatment is right for you.